Chimney Rock Museum

Chimney Rock is a prominent geological rock formation in the United States, located in Morrill County in western Nebraska. Rising over 300 feet (90 m) above the surrounding North Platte River valley, the peak of Chimney Rock is 4,228 feet (1,289 m) above sea level. The formation served as a landmark along the Oregon, California, and Mormon Trails during the mid-19th century. The trails ran along the north side of the rock, which remains a visible landmark for modern travelers along U.S. Route 26 and Nebraska Highway 92. Chimney Rock National Historic Site was designated in 1956 and is an affiliated area of the National Park Service, operated by History Nebraska. A decade later, Chimney Rock was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966.